Wilma Elaine Shoefelt, 78, of Laramie, passed away, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.
Wilma was born October 20, 1937 in Laramie to Robert and Edwina (Pearson) Cairns. She graduated from Laramie High School in 1955. She married Don Shoefelt on June 9, 1956 in Laramie. After a brief stay in Rock Springs and Basin, she and her husband returned to Laramie where she remained for the rest of her life.
She worked for the University of Wyoming for many years before retiring in 1995. Wilma enjoyed her family and dog, camping, being a grandmother and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and her youngest son, Curtis.
Wilma is survived by her husband, Don Shoefelt, of Laramie; children, Roger Shoefelt and his wife Kathy and Mike Shoefelt and his wife Debbie, both of Laramie; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Laramie Animal Shelter (1064 North 5th Street Laramie, Wyoming 82072).
A private family service will be held.
11 Comments To "Wilma Elaine Shoefelt"
#1 Comment By Anonymous On June 25, 2016 @ 1:46 am
My sympathy to the family.She was a very nice person May God be with you all Amen.
Sincerely Kate D Harrop
#2 Comment By Kip Hansen On June 25, 2016 @ 11:57 pm
So Sorry for your loss .R.I.P. William.
#3 Comment By Anonymous On June 26, 2016 @ 3:44 pm
Wilma always took the time to talk to me whenever she saw me. Sympathy to your loved ones.
#4 Comment By Lynette On June 27, 2016 @ 8:29 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. May you find consolation in the hope of being reunited one day. John 11:25
#5 Comment By Anonymous On June 28, 2016 @ 1:07 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Wes & Lurlene
#6 Comment By Anonymous On June 28, 2016 @ 12:31 pm
Mike and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jimm and Cindy Ohrmund
#7 Comment By Jimm Ohrmund On June 28, 2016 @ 12:33 pm
Mike and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
#8 Comment By Jm and Pat Ackerson On June 28, 2016 @ 2:48 pm
Our sympathy to you and your family. She will be greatly missed greatly by all hat knew her. Take comfort in the knowledge that she is in the hands of the Lord.
#9 Comment By Jin and Pat Ackerson On June 28, 2016 @ 3:00 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. She will be missed by all that knew her. Take comfort in knowing she is in hands of the Lord.
#10 Comment By Anonymous On June 28, 2016 @ 9:30 pm
Don,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Shirley Hancock
#11 Comment By Ronda Johnson On June 30, 2016 @ 2:19 am
Mike and family- I am so sorry…